Comfort in Affliction and Loss
By Adella Durfee
"Afflictions though they seem severe,
In mercy oft are sent,
They stopped the prodigal's career,
And caused him to repent."
While called upon to mourn the loss of our dear little one, these words have been brought with great force to my mind; but with the Psalmist I can say, It has been good for me to be afflicted; for before I was afflicted, I went astray. I now hope I shall learn obedience from the corrections I have received, and strive to live more humble, and gird on the whole armor, that when Jesus comes I may be prepared to meet him and all our little ones, four in number, that now sleep in their graves. I desire an interest in the prayers of all the brethren and sisters; for I feel very lonely, not having seen one of the same faith for nearly a year. Adella Durfee.
Freeport, Ills.